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COVID-19

OUSD Schools Re-Open August 10; Free Meals Continue Through Summer With 24 Sites

May 28, 2020 Momo Chang 1

Schools will likely “have some kind of blended model with both in-person and distance learning next year.” […]

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COVID-19

Oakland’s Class of 2020 Seniors Reflect on Past Four Years

May 27, 2020 Tony Daquipa 0

The Class of 2020 had the end of their senior year disrupted by a deadly global pandemic, but they have proved their resilience by making it to graduation. […]

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COVID-19

Will churches resume service in Oakland this Sunday amid COVID-19?

May 27, 2020 Rasheed Shabazz 1

One Oakland church leader has vowed to reopen his church. Others, including a Pastor recovering from COVID-19, urge otherwise. […]

Masks We Wear

The bright side of wearing a mask: No one tells me I should smile

May 27, 2020 Brandy Collins 0

Wearing a mask is a strange new reality, and wearing one in Oakland is eye-opening. […]

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COVID-19

Oakland surpasses 1,000 COVID-19 cases

May 26, 2020 Rasheed Shabazz 2

Oakland has surpassed the 1,000 mark in coronavirus cases. […]

Opinion

Why does East Oakland have so many COVID-19 cases?

May 22, 2020 Oakland Voices 3

We’ve reached out to public health professionals and elected officials, and we want to hear from the community: Why does East Oakland have so many cases? […]

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COVID-19

Oakland Now Has 849 cases of COVID-19; More OPD Personnel Test Positive

May 21, 2020 Momo Chang 3

Alameda County now has the highest number of cases in the Bay Area, at 2,560 as of data from May 19, 2020 […]

Feature

Unmasked: Finding kindness in strangers underneath the COVID-19 face masks

May 20, 2020 Jo Ann Hollis 1

With many people wearing masks due to COVID-19, people are smiling with their eyes and some people are being nicer. […]

COVID-19

For Oakland Muslims, Ramadan, faith greater than Coronavirus

May 19, 2020 Rasheed Shabazz 2

Oakland Muslims observe month of Ramadan during COVID-19 pandemic by fasting and praying at home, as local mosques closed. […]

COVID-19

Alameda County eases stay at home restrictions as coronavirus cases continue to rise

May 18, 2020 Rasheed Shabazz 2

Alameda County health officials eased restrictions on businesses as COVID-19 cases continue to rise. Santa Rita inmates fear exposure to coronavirus. […]

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